EIPOS

What EIPOS does

EIPOS (Europäisches Institut für postgraduale Bildung GmbH) is a German continuing-education provider specializing in part-time professional development for architects, engineers, technicians, and master craftsmen in the construction sector. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in the World Trade Center (WTC) Dresden, the company operates as a subsidiary of TUDAG TU Dresden Aktiengesellschaft, embedding it within the TU Dresden academic ecosystem. EIPOS delivers more than 250 course formats across nine thematic areas, including fire protection, building damage assessment, real estate valuation, timber construction, barrier-free design, energy efficiency, and structural engineering, serving over 3,000 professionals annually and drawing 400+ attendees to its flagship EIPOS-Sachverst\u00e4ndigentage expert conferences.

The core product is the Fachfortbildung (professional certification) program, which combines classroom instruction at the BildungsCampus Dresden, online delivery via the EIPOS-Lernplattform (a proprietary LMS), Zoom-based live seminars, and corporate Inhouse training. Tuition fees are structured as one-time course payments ranging from €240 for individual seminars to €4,750 for multi-month certification tracks (e.g., Fachplaner f\u00fcr Barrierefreies Bauen), and are VAT-exempt. Certifications carry formal recognition from professional chambers (Architektenkammer, Ingenieurkammer), the Energieeffizienz-Expertenliste, and the company's own DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024-accredited EIPOSCERT body. Several programs articulate to ECTS credit at HTW Dresden and to a Master's program at Dresden International University.

EIPOS generates revenue primarily through individual course registrations processed online or via PDF application, supplemented by B2B Inhouse corporate training, conference attendance fees, and curriculum partnerships (e.g., Holzbau Kompetenz Sachsen for joint timber-construction certification). Marketing is driven by a hybrid direct-to-consumer/enterprise field-sales motion, leveraging trade fair presence, an email newsletter, and active social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). The company is recognized as a gemeinn\u00fctzige (non-profit) organization under German tax law, promoting scientific research and vocational education.

Name

EIPOS

Legal name

EIPOS Europäisches Institut für postgraduale Bildung GmbH

Website

https://eipos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EIPOS provides part-time continuing education programs and professional certifications for architects, engineers, technicians, and master craftsmen in Germany's construction sector, offering 250+ course formats and training over 3,000 professionals annually from its Dresden headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Continuing Education

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI)

Keywords

• Professional continuing education
• Construction industry certification
• Engineering training programs
• Building expert certifications
• Professional development seminars

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Continuing Education Programs: EIPOS generates revenue primarily through tuition and course fees for its professional certification programs (Fachfortbildungen), seminars, and study programs. These are one-time fee programs with no recurring subscription component for individual participants. Fees vary by program length and type, ranging from single seminars (270-410 EUR) to multi-month certification programs (up to 4,750 EUR). The programs are VAT-exempt (mehrwertsteuerfrei).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EIPOS (Europäisches Institut für postgraduale Bildung GmbH) provides part-time, berufsbegleitende (continuing-education while working) professional certification programs (Fachfortbildungen), seminars, degree programs (Studiengänge), annual conferences, and customized corporate training (Inhouse) for engineers, architects, technicians, and master craftsmen (Meister) in the German construction industry. Programs lead to chamber-recognized Sachverst\u00e4ndiger (expert), Fachplaner (specialist planner), and Fachingenieur titles across nine thematic areas including fire protection, building damage assessment, barrier-free construction, timber construction, real estate valuation, and energy efficiency.

Product overview

EIPOS (Europäisches Institut für postgraduale Bildung GmbH) is a continuing education provider specializing in professional development for engineers and architects in the construction industry. The company operates as a platform offering multiple course formats (Fachfortbildung/certification programs, Seminare/seminars, Studiengang/degree programs, Tagung/conferences, Inhouse/corporate training) across nine thematic areas: Barrierefreies Planen und Bauen (barrier-free construction), Brandschutz (fire protection), Energieeffizienz und Nachhaltigkeit (energy efficiency), Erhalten und Sanieren im Bestand (building renovation), Holzbau und Holzschutz (timber construction), Immobilien (real estate), Ingenieurbau und Verkehrsbau (structural engineering), Projektmanagement (project management), and Vakuum (vacuum technology). The core product is the EIPOS-Lernplattform learning management system combined with Fachfortbildung professional certification programs. Certification tracks include Sachverständiger für Schäden an Gebäuden (building damage expert), Sachverständiger für Immobilienbewertung (real estate valuation expert), Fachingenieur/Fachplaner für Holzbau (timber construction specialist), Fachplaner für Barrierefreies Bauen (barrier-free construction specialist), and Sachkundiger Planer für die Instandhaltung von Betonbauteilen (concrete maintenance expert). The company also hosts annual EIPOS-Sachverständigentage expert conferences and offers AI-focused seminars on ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fachfortbildung (Professional Certification Programs) Comprehensive multi-month professional certification programs for engineers, architects, technicians, and Meister in the construction industry. Programs include multiple course modules, practical workshops, and examinations leading to recognized certifications such as Sachverst\u00e4ndiger, Fachplaner, and Fachingenieur titles recognized by professional chambers (Architektenkammer, Ingenieurkammer).
• Sachverst\u00e4ndiger f\u00fcr Sch\u00e4den an Geb\u00e4uden (Building Damage Expert Certification) Two-level certification program training participants to become recognized experts in assessing and evaluating building damage, including damage patterns, causes, and remediation recommendations. Recognized by chambers and by EIPOSCERT for person certification according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024.
• Sachverst\u00e4ndiger f\u00fcr Immobilienbewertung (Real Estate Valuation Expert Certification) Two-level certification program covering property valuation methodologies, market analysis, appraisal techniques, and preparation for expert witness work in real estate valuation.
• Fachplaner f\u00fcr Barrierefreies Bauen (Barrier-Free Construction Specialist) Professional certification program covering accessibility standards, building codes (DIN 18040), and planning requirements for barrier-free buildings and living spaces.
• Fachingenieur/Fachplaner f\u00fcr Holzbau (Timber Construction Engineer/Specialist) Professional certification program in partnership with Holzbau Kompetenz Sachsen (HKS) covering timber construction techniques, building physics, structural design, and fire protection for wooden buildings. Both institutions issue a joint certificate.
• Fachplaner f\u00fcr Bauen im Bestand (Building Renovation Specialist) Professional certification program covering renovation, modernization, and restoration of existing buildings, including diagnostics, sustainable practices, and building physics.
• Bau-Projektmanagement (Construction Project Management) Professional certification covering classical and agile project management methods, scheduling, cost control, quality management, and contract management for construction projects.
• Sachkundiger Planer f\u00fcr die Instandhaltung von Betonbauteilen (Concrete Maintenance Planning Expert) Professional certification covering concrete repair planning, maintenance strategies, damage diagnosis, and life-cycle oriented maintenance planning for concrete structures.
• Fachplaner f\u00fcr Radverkehr (Bicycle Traffic Planning Specialist) Professional certification program covering bicycle infrastructure planning, traffic safety, network design, and implementation of cycling facilities.
• Sachverst\u00e4ndiger f\u00fcr Schimmel- und Feuchtesch\u00e4den (Mold and Moisture Damage Expert) Professional certification covering detection, assessment, and remediation of moisture and mold damage, including building biology measurement techniques and sanitation planning.
• Sachverst\u00e4ndiger f\u00fcr Sch\u00e4den im konstruktiven Ingenieurbau (Structural Engineering Damage Expert) Professional certification covering damage assessment for bridges, tunnels, parking structures, and other engineered structures including inspection and remediation planning.
• Seminare (Seminars and Workshops) Individual seminar sessions and workshops covering specific topics such as fire protection, building physics, expert report writing, and construction techniques. Available in-person and online, ranging from EUR 240 to EUR 410 per participant.
• Studiengang (Degree Programs) Academic degree programs in collaboration with partner universities, including a master's program in preventive fire protection offered together with Dresden International University (DIU).
• EIPOS-Sachverst\u00e4ndigentage (Expert Days Conferences) Annual expert conferences covering topics such as building damage assessment, fire protection, real estate valuation, and wood protection. Features presentations, exhibitions, and networking, attracting 400+ professionals.
• Inhouse Corporate Training Customized on-site training programs delivered at client organizations with tailored content for specific organizational needs. Pricing is quoted individually based on scope.
• KI im Arbeitsalltag von Fachplanern und Sachverst\u00e4ndigen (AI Seminar Series) Seminar series teaching generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) for professional applications in planning and expert workflows, covering prompting techniques, text processing, task automation, and enterprise deployment of AI assistants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 professionals trained annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• TUDAG TU Dresden AktiengesellschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPOS is a company (Tochtergesellschaft) of TUDAG TU Dresden Aktiengesellschaft, the corporate arm of TU Dresden university. This affiliation provides academic credibility, access to university resources and faculty, and a pipeline of research-informed content.
• ZFU (Zentralstelle für Fernunterricht)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sachverständiger für Immobilienbewertung – Stufe I Fernlehrgang (distance learning program) is officially approved and registered with the ZFU (State Central Office for Distance Learning), which is the German regulatory body that certifies distance learning programs.
• HTW Dresden (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral EIPOS Fachfortbildungen (e.g., Sachverständiger für Schäden an Gebäuden Stufe I & II, Sachverständiger für Schimmel- und Feuchteschäden, Sachverständiger für Schäden im konstruktiven Ingenieurbau) are recognized with academic credits (ECTS) toward the Master's program 'Nachhaltiges Ertüchtigen und Bauen im Bestand' at HTW Dresden.
• Dresden International University (DIU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPOS partners with Dresden International University (DIU) for the Master program in Vorbeugender Brandschutz (Preventive Fire Protection). EIPOS students receive a student ID and are enrolled at DIU.
• Holzbau Kompetenz Sachsen GmbH (HKS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPOS and HKS jointly deliver the Fachingenieur/Fachplaner für Holzbau certification, with both institutions issuing a joint certificate. HKS was founded under the Saxon timber construction initiative of the Saxon state government to promote wood as a building material. The partnership covers the entire 'Alles Holz' seminar series.
• HTW Dresden Fakultät BauingenieurwesenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fachplaner für Bauen im Bestand program is conducted in cooperation with the Faculty of Civil Engineering of HTW Dresden (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden).
• Architektenkammer Sachsen (AKS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fachplaner für Barrierefreies Bauen program is offered in cooperation with the Architektenkammer Sachsen (Saxon Chamber of Architects). Members of the AKS receive a 15% discount on the course fee.
• BVS Sachsen (Bauvertragsrecht und Sachverständigenrecht Sachsen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPOS co-organizes the annual EIPOS-Sachverständigentag Bauschadensbewertung (Building Damage Expert Day) together with BVS Sachsen, which also includes the 19th Bausymposium des BVS Sachsen.
• EIPOSCERTmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPOS operates its own certification body, EIPOSCERT, which offers person certification for Sachverständige für Schäden an Gebäuden according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024. EIPOS prepares participants for this certification exam.
• Deutscher Holz- und Bautenschutzverband e.V. (DHBV)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sachverständiger für Schimmel- und Feuchteschäden Fachfortbildung is conducted in cooperation with the DHBV and the Berufsverband Deutscher Baubiologen e.V. (VDB).
• Berufsverband Deutscher Baubiologen e.V. (VDB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sachverständiger für Schimmel- und Feuchteschäden program is co-organized with VDB, alongside DHBV.
• WTA (Wissenschaftlich-Technische Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Bauwerkserhaltung und Denkmalpflege e.V.) / Koordinierungsstelle Energieberater für BaudenkmalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fachfortbildung Energieberatende für Baudenkmale Nichtwohngebäude is recognized by the WTA/VdL as a continuing education course 'Energieberatende für Baudenkmale und sonstige besonders erhaltenswerte Bausubstanz im Sinne § 88 GEG.'
• Ausbildungsbeirat Sachkundiger Planer (ABB-SKP) beim Deutschen Institut für Prüfung und Überwachung e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIPOS is a member of the ABB-SKP and its Sachkundiger Planer für die Instandhaltung von Betonbauteilen program is officially recognized by this training board, which operates under the DAfStb (Deutscher Ausschuss für Stahlbeton).
• ZoomsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEIPOS uses the Zoom platform for delivering online seminars. Participants access sessions through the EIPOS-Lernplattform. Zoom is an infrastructure tool, not a strategic partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• DIN Media (Beuth Verlag): Publisher of DIN standards and technical reference content for German industry. While primarily a publisher, DIN Media has expanded into training and e-learning, competing with EIPOS for the same construction and engineering CE audience.
• Dresden International University (DIU): Partner university co-delivering the Master program in Vorbeugender Brandschutz with EIPOS. As a private university, it operates adjacent postgraduate programs that overlap EIPOS's degree-track offerings for engineers.
• HTW Dresden: University partner that co-delivers several EIPOS Fachfortbildungen (ECTS-bearing, in cooperation with the Faculty of Civil Engineering) while also running its own continuing-education offerings. Both collaborator and adjacent competitor for the same construction audience.

Direct peers

• VDI Wissensforum: The continuing-education arm of the Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (Association of German Engineers), offering seminars, certifications, and conferences for practicing engineers across multiple technical disciplines in Germany. Closely comparable to EIPOS as a specialized, chamber-adjacent CE provider targeting the same engineering audience.
• Bauakademie (various regional providers): Network of regional German construction academies offering continuing education for craftsmen, technicians, and engineers. Direct overlap in audience (Meister, Bauingenieure) and curriculum (renovation, fire protection, building codes).
• TA Bildungszentrum: German continuing-education provider focused on trades and construction topics including fire protection, building damage, and energy efficiency — closely overlapping EIPOS's thematic areas and customer base of technicians and Meister.

Others

• Springer Fachmedien (Wiesbaden): Major German technical publisher serving engineers and architects, including reference content, e-learning, and conference programming. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but increasingly active in the same professional CE ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• TÜV SÜD Akademie: Continuing-education and certification provider from TÜV SÜD, with relevant overlap in construction, fire protection, and energy efficiency training. Functions as both a direct and adjacent competitor depending on program.
• DEKRA Akademie: DEKRA's training arm, offering certified courses for engineers, technicians, and tradespeople in Germany. Comparable in delivery model (in-person + online certifications) but covering far more industries than EIPOS's construction-only focus.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: The training division of TÜV Rheinland, one of Germany's largest technical inspection bodies. It delivers certified professional development across safety, construction, energy, and quality — overlapping with EIPOS in construction-related certifications but operating on a much broader industry portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/eiposgmbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eipos-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/eipos.dresden

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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